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. >>> the partner of slain police officer elizabeth butler holding their young son at the podium and the daughter of slain police officer lauren butch baker. both speaking at a heartbreaking memorial service today. thousands of police officers along with dignitaries and regular folks all paused to pay tribute to those fallen officers. >>> good evening everyone i'm frank somerville. >> and i'm julie haener. there were tears and even jokes about the two police officers who were shot and killed on duty. we have live coverage of today's service. robert handa and maureen naylor are live. we begin with robert who watched the service alongside them, robert. >> reporter: well, it took some time but the san jose arena here has emptied out. but it will be some time before anyone that was here and in those watches some where else will forget what happened here today. a child leaving a memorial for a mother he will not see again was one of many emotionally wrenching moments that took place today as thousands gathered for a final send off for santa cruz officers baker and butler. >> joaquin would
. >>> the partner of slain police officer elizabeth butler holding their young son at the podium and the daughter of slain police officer lauren butch baker. both speaking at a heartbreaking memorial service today. thousands of police officers along with dignitaries and regular folks all paused to pay tribute to those fallen officers. >>> good evening everyone i'm frank somerville. >> and i'm julie haener. there were tears and even jokes about the two police officers who...
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alexis butler will give the eulogy for her sister, officer elizabeth butler and one of the daughters of officer baker, jillian baker will read a poem. as we mentioned earlier, james durbin from the bay area, a contestant on "american idol," went quite far in the "american idol" season. i can't remember whether a year or couple years ago, but will sing a song called "arms wide open" done originally by the group creed. >> and what's interesting, we have shown you so many officers and community members who have chosen to essentially take their day and share it with the community and pay honor to these two fallen officers. when the incident happened last week, how do we explain to our little ones what happened to their neighborhood police officer? so many people say by joining an event such as today, they can teach their children that, you know what, sometimes bad things happen, but so many people come together in a time like this, that there is good that comes out of it. we come together to say good- bye and thank you. so often, people use occasions such as this to teach their children.
alexis butler will give the eulogy for her sister, officer elizabeth butler and one of the daughters of officer baker, jillian baker will read a poem. as we mentioned earlier, james durbin from the bay area, a contestant on "american idol," went quite far in the "american idol" season. i can't remember whether a year or couple years ago, but will sing a song called "arms wide open" done originally by the group creed. >> and what's interesting, we have shown...
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we mentioned elizabeth butler, who had san francisco roots. after she graduated from college, she went to santa cruz to get a degree. came up here. that's where she met her husband. started that at a ceramics studio. after three years here, wanted to give back to the community. she talked about being in a social worker position, talked about being a teacher. she loves santa cruz so much they opened up a ceramics studio and thought the best way to serve the community was to become a police officer herself. >> detective baker actually won the medal of valor during the 1989 -- that big earthquake that hit the area. now here you're looking at the inside of the hp pavillion. these are the bag pipes. they're playing miscoverred mountains. this is what's starting the memorial service for the two. they're starting the service as we say good-bye to two fallen police officers. detective elizabeth butler and sergeant loran butch baker about to be laid to rest. please be seated. thank you. welcome and good afternoon. my name is pastor rene schlevier. i've
we mentioned elizabeth butler, who had san francisco roots. after she graduated from college, she went to santa cruz to get a degree. came up here. that's where she met her husband. started that at a ceramics studio. after three years here, wanted to give back to the community. she talked about being in a social worker position, talked about being a teacher. she loves santa cruz so much they opened up a ceramics studio and thought the best way to serve the community was to become a police...
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today for sergeant loran "butch" baker and detective elizabeth butler. as the plane arrived, travelers in san jose held up their cameras knowing this was no ordinary flight. >> my husband and i, we cry every time we hear the national anthem. this means a lot to me. >> reporter: then the captain who says he's never done this before walked slowly off the plane carrying the flag. the terminal completely silent. >> it is truly an honor for our agency to take part in this service. it's the least we could do for santa cruz officers. >> reporter: from hand to hand, then off to hp pavilion where thousands will pay their suspects. those who knew of the tragedy but didn't know about this flag's journey say it's a fitting tribute. >> excellent. this is a wonderful deal. continue doing it, please. >> kind of emotional. yeah. pretty impressed. >> reporter: gilroy police actually volunteered for this duty. we're told that the flag will stay here in san jose until about 5:00 this evening. then put back on a plane and it will be flown back to texas where it's housed. re
today for sergeant loran "butch" baker and detective elizabeth butler. as the plane arrived, travelers in san jose held up their cameras knowing this was no ordinary flight. >> my husband and i, we cry every time we hear the national anthem. this means a lot to me. >> reporter: then the captain who says he's never done this before walked slowly off the plane carrying the flag. the terminal completely silent. >> it is truly an honor for our agency to take part in this...
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. -- butler -- detective butler worked as a patrol officer and whose and -- hostage negotiator. >> reporter: you can see they are leading straight to highway 17 and that's where the procession will lead to in santa cruz. you can see the line of cones that have been set up for the several rose of vehicles expected to a -- rows of vehicles expected to arrive in the next few hours and the parking lot is getting prepared for the 200 vehicle expected to take part. they will be escorting family members down to san jose and the hp pavilion and that's the best place for people expected to attend. this mourning process will continue long after today is over. hundreds last night came to pay respects last night and that followed a private viewing for private family members. >> i knew i had to be here tell them goodbye and that they are my heroes. >> i just walked out with an overwhelming feeling of what a terrible waste it was for two great human beings lives. >> it will arrive some time after 7:00. in that 30-mile plus stretch, they will go at 30 miles per hour in a single lane and it could take awhi
. -- butler -- detective butler worked as a patrol officer and whose and -- hostage negotiator. >> reporter: you can see they are leading straight to highway 17 and that's where the procession will lead to in santa cruz. you can see the line of cones that have been set up for the several rose of vehicles expected to a -- rows of vehicles expected to arrive in the next few hours and the parking lot is getting prepared for the 200 vehicle expected to take part. they will be escorting family...
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it is in honor of loren butch baker and sergeant butler. they blamed a suspected drunk driver for a hit-and-run in santa clara early this morning. >>> witnesses say the suspect rear-ended a white pickup truck smashing it into a tree suffering major head injuries. he was able to track town the suspect a short time later. >>> a stabbing happened 2:00 a.m. and the victim is in surgery as we speak. police were able to catch suspect in the case and investigators do not believe it was gang related or even a robbery attempt. >>> a storm which is moving across the country is taking aim at new england. a reporter joins us from the coastal town of massachusetts and just to give you an idea, you are about an hour away from boston, it was rough behind you -- it looks rough behind you right now. >>> as you mentioned, we are around an hour away in the coastal town of massachusetts and this is before the storm and the people here are preparing themselves for the worst. >> reporter: the new england shoreline is shoring up. >> i actually have to watch the t
it is in honor of loren butch baker and sergeant butler. they blamed a suspected drunk driver for a hit-and-run in santa clara early this morning. >>> witnesses say the suspect rear-ended a white pickup truck smashing it into a tree suffering major head injuries. he was able to track town the suspect a short time later. >>> a stabbing happened 2:00 a.m. and the victim is in surgery as we speak. police were able to catch suspect in the case and investigators do not believe it...
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. >> santa cruz police lauren butch baker and elizabeth butler being honored at a public memorial today starting at noon them both died february 26th after they were gunned down while interviewing a sexual assault suspect. >> family, friends and officers will gather this morning in santa cruz for the procession to san jose. people will start to arrive at the san jose boardwalk. the procession will exit just north of downtown and drive a few blocks to the hp pal vilion. >> marla, good morning. >> reporter: jon and laura, good morning. hp pavilion not used to hosting events like this but they are ready for it all the same. officials expect 18,000 to 20,000 people to show up here a little bit later this morning to pay their final respects to sergeant lauren butch baker and detective elizabeth butler. the the procession once it makes the 33-mile trek from santa cruz is expected to arrive at hp pavilion closer to 10:00 this morning. it will include more than 200 law enforcement vehicles. the memorial is scheduled to start at noon as you mentioned. inside we can tell you crews spent yesterday
. >> santa cruz police lauren butch baker and elizabeth butler being honored at a public memorial today starting at noon them both died february 26th after they were gunned down while interviewing a sexual assault suspect. >> family, friends and officers will gather this morning in santa cruz for the procession to san jose. people will start to arrive at the san jose boardwalk. the procession will exit just north of downtown and drive a few blocks to the hp pal vilion. >>...
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butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held. >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down on february 2 sickth as they will toed -- february 26th as they followed leads in an abuse case. >> this is the first time here that our local officers are and it is a terrible thing. >> i am here to pay my respects. i think due to santa cruz county, it is a good thing that people will come down and support the police officers. >> it is a big loss for our community and i am just -- everywhere i go i can just feel the sense of sadness. we need to get our community back. >> hundred brought flowers or signed the book of condolence in lieu of following the procession to san jose on thursday. local
butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held. >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down on february...
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officers came together in honor of santa cruz police sergeant loran "butch" baker and detective elizabeth butler, shot dead last week by a suspect they were questioning about a sexual assault. the memorial was so big, organizers moved it to hp pavilion in san jose. mm martha, you were at the event. what struck you about it? >> it was really a sad, sad day. it was shakingly sad. there came a moment when one of the officers' partners picked up their son, 5-year-old waukeen. he has his mom's hat over his eyes and holding a teddy bear. you just see this is a kid who's never going to have his mom again. and, you know, her longtime boyfriend just said that he had promised her when he had seen her body that he would always take care of these kids. there were so many people who just loved both of these officers. >> this was really kind of an unprecedented outpouring of grief for santa cruz when they decided to move it from kaiser permanente arena downtown to hp pavilion, it was clear they weren't sure exactly what kind of reaction they were going to get or how deeply the community needed to grieve to ge
officers came together in honor of santa cruz police sergeant loran "butch" baker and detective elizabeth butler, shot dead last week by a suspect they were questioning about a sexual assault. the memorial was so big, organizers moved it to hp pavilion in san jose. mm martha, you were at the event. what struck you about it? >> it was really a sad, sad day. it was shakingly sad. there came a moment when one of the officers' partners picked up their son, 5-year-old waukeen. he has...
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she loved to dance. >> elizabeth butler remarkable woman. not only for work as detective but also for her dedication as a mother of 2 young sons. from her partner peter a promise. >> i whispered to her that would i take care of our boys. of and make sure if they would always know what a great person before their mom was. i promise that her son would grow up to be up right, ton gentle, and to be loving. >> they might have been a lot leak sergeant butch baker who married his childhood sweet heart and leaves behind 2 children. today we heard how this medal of valor winner was a detective's detective. >> in the 28 years if of that butch saw the grity side of police work fv she never lost his compassion and his humanit humanity. >>reporter: nor did he last his sense of humor as practical joker. >> everything from helping to finance an ad for 6:00 a.m. garage sale at my house, putting a co-worker house up for sale with local realtor while they were on vacation, and then putting spinner hubcap on the investigation lieutenant's car to pimp his ride
she loved to dance. >> elizabeth butler remarkable woman. not only for work as detective but also for her dedication as a mother of 2 young sons. from her partner peter a promise. >> i whispered to her that would i take care of our boys. of and make sure if they would always know what a great person before their mom was. i promise that her son would grow up to be up right, ton gentle, and to be loving. >> they might have been a lot leak sergeant butch baker who married his...
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butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held.row at no >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of1o 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down on february 2 sickth as they will toed -- february 26th as they followed leads in an abuse case. >> this is the first time here that our local officers are and it is a terrible thing. >> i am here to pay my respects. i think due to santa cruz county, it is a good thing that people will come down and support the police officers. >> it is a big loss for our community and i am just -- everywhere i go i can just feel the sense of sadness. we need to get our community back. >> hundred brought flowers or signed the book of condolence in lieu of following the procession to san jose on thur
butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held.row at no >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of1o 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down...
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it's obvious that sergeant christina loren and officer elizabeth butler touched so many people. the procession expected to arrive here closer to 10:00 this morning. the memorial set to start at noon and we can tell you hp pavilion inside is ready to go. more than two dozen officers doing a walkthrough yesterday making sure the space is perfect for today's service. >> we can all come together and celebrate what they gave to our communities and honor their memory. >> reporter: here's a rundown of who is expected to take the podium today inside. it includes family members of the fallen officers. the police chiefs of santa cruz and capitola. in terms of high ranking officials, in terms of statewide, former secretary of defense leon panetta and california attorney general kamala harris. governor jerry brown is expected to be here today but we are told he will not speak. we're going to carry this entire memorial live on our air so you can watch it starting at noon on nbc bay area and we'll stream it live on our website on nbcbayarea.com. among those in attendance, officials estimate 6
it's obvious that sergeant christina loren and officer elizabeth butler touched so many people. the procession expected to arrive here closer to 10:00 this morning. the memorial set to start at noon and we can tell you hp pavilion inside is ready to go. more than two dozen officers doing a walkthrough yesterday making sure the space is perfect for today's service. >> we can all come together and celebrate what they gave to our communities and honor their memory. >> reporter: here's...
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butler's is 5-year-old son joaquin wore his mother's police cap. governor jerry brown, attorney general kamala harris, and former secretary of defense leon panetta paid respects to the two officers gunned down in the line of duty. >> these two fine officers on that tuesday afternoon did not look the other way. they drew the line. they were doing their job. and they paid the ultimate price. but in so doing, they saved the lives of others. >> officers and sheriff's deputies from across the state stood shoulder to shoulder to honor the legacy of the fallen officers. friends and coworkers described butch baker as a tenacious truth seeker who always bed with honor and worked hundreds of cases. >> he was the go-to guy. >> baker was also known for his sense of humor, his love of a good prank and for his devotion his three kids and his wife. beth butler's sister sboek about her younger sister who loved serving her community and fighting for those who often had no voice. she said beth always embraced life. >> she was a breath of fresh air. >> butler leaves
butler's is 5-year-old son joaquin wore his mother's police cap. governor jerry brown, attorney general kamala harris, and former secretary of defense leon panetta paid respects to the two officers gunned down in the line of duty. >> these two fine officers on that tuesday afternoon did not look the other way. they drew the line. they were doing their job. and they paid the ultimate price. but in so doing, they saved the lives of others. >> officers and sheriff's deputies from...
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worth noting the city of santa cruz has a scholarship set up in honor of sergeant baker and detective butler and the information for donating to the scholarship is on the city's home page for people who want to continue to honor, i believe the effort raised $125,000. downtown businesses pledged from the very beginning. so another way to honor the memories of these two fallen officers. >>> some positive economic indicators to end the week. the dow jones industrial average keeps breaking records. it closed today at another all-time high of 14397. also the labor department says national unemployment is down to 7.7%. california's employment numbers were supposed to come out today. they're coming out in two weeks. tom vacar, all of this looks good for the biggest businesses. the ones at the very top. certainly hearing that the dow is up and joblessness is down. looks good. but all that glitters, you know, what does this really mean? >> it means that in ultimate terms that the economy is starting to gain traction, but it's still very slow traction. we do know that if you had the average amount of
worth noting the city of santa cruz has a scholarship set up in honor of sergeant baker and detective butler and the information for donating to the scholarship is on the city's home page for people who want to continue to honor, i believe the effort raised $125,000. downtown businesses pledged from the very beginning. so another way to honor the memories of these two fallen officers. >>> some positive economic indicators to end the week. the dow jones industrial average keeps breaking...
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butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held. >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down on february 2 sickth as they will toed -- february 26th as they followed leads in an abuse case. >> this is the first time here that our local officers are and it is a terrible thing. >> i am here to pay my respects. i think due t county, it is a good thing that people will come down and support the police officers. >> it is a big loss for our community and i am just -- everywhere i go i can just feel the sense of sadness. we need to get our community back. >> hundred brought flowers or signed the book of condolence in lieu of following the procession to san jose on thursday. local venues coul
butch baker and elizabeth butler were shot during a sexual assault investigation. leslie brinkley is live at hp pavilion where tomorrow's memorial will be held. >> tomorrow at noon, thousands are going to fill hp paw vol yen and perhaps to capacity of 18,000 to honor two officers who died in the line of duty. these flag-draped caskets were made available for those who wanted to pay their final respects to sergeant bush baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were gunned down on february...
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thousands are expected to pay their respects to loran "butch" baker and elizabeth butler. anne makovec is at the hp pavilion. >> reporter: this memorial was moved from santa cruz where the officers were killed to san jose because this is a bigger venue here behind me. hp pavilion holds 18,000 people and is expected to be close to pass once everybody arrives this morning. yesterday and last night there was a public viewing at santa cruz memorial funeral home. the two flag-draped caskets were guarded by fellow officers as those people who knew loran "butch" baker and elizabeth butler and people who didn't know them filed past to say their good-byes. >> the two detectives were gunned down outside the home of sexual assault suspect jere
thousands are expected to pay their respects to loran "butch" baker and elizabeth butler. anne makovec is at the hp pavilion. >> reporter: this memorial was moved from santa cruz where the officers were killed to san jose because this is a bigger venue here behind me. hp pavilion holds 18,000 people and is expected to be close to pass once everybody arrives this morning. yesterday and last night there was a public viewing at santa cruz memorial funeral home. the two flag-draped...
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sergeant baker and detective butler are being remembered today. baker was with the santa cruz department for 28 years, he leaves a wife and two daughters and a son who works at the department. butler was a veteran of the force for ten years. she leaves her partner and two young sons. both were shot last tuesday during an investigation. there has been such a show of support for the department that a venue just wasn't big enough but the pavilion can hold up to 20,000 people. police officers are doing last minute preparations for the service. they are estimating a huge crowd. >> we are expecting from ten to 15,000. that is -- that is going to be a really good respect of showing for the sacrifice they made. i do do expect people to stand on freeway overpasses, lining the streets, making sure that we see them. >> reporter: the chief said there will be law enforcement from all over the state and across the country in attendance. there will be a helicopter fly over and a performance by american idol singer james durbin. that was at the request of the fam
sergeant baker and detective butler are being remembered today. baker was with the santa cruz department for 28 years, he leaves a wife and two daughters and a son who works at the department. butler was a veteran of the force for ten years. she leaves her partner and two young sons. both were shot last tuesday during an investigation. there has been such a show of support for the department that a venue just wasn't big enough but the pavilion can hold up to 20,000 people. police officers are...
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the focus today is on how baker and butler lived rather than how they died. that procession starts at 8:45 this morning about 2 hours from now. it leaves from the santa cruz boardwalk, 200 vehicles traveling 33 miles taking highway 17 to 85 to 87 and then exiting on julian street. the service here at hp pavilion is set to start at noon and last until 3 p.m. live in san jose, anne makovec kpix 5. >>> kpix 5 will have live coverage of today's memorial and as anne said it starts at noon. >> the funeral procession a lot of people will have to take alternate routes. >> yeah. highway 17 could get backed up with this. so alternates highway 9 soquel- san jose road or really the best bet may be highway 129 which is the long way towards watsonville connecting to 101 from there. we'll see big delays from 8:45 this morning. a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza where the metering lights are on. we have good news/bad news with this. the good news is delays are not bad. the bad news is everyone is backed up on the east shore freeway because of an accident in berkeley. >
the focus today is on how baker and butler lived rather than how they died. that procession starts at 8:45 this morning about 2 hours from now. it leaves from the santa cruz boardwalk, 200 vehicles traveling 33 miles taking highway 17 to 85 to 87 and then exiting on julian street. the service here at hp pavilion is set to start at noon and last until 3 p.m. live in san jose, anne makovec kpix 5. >>> kpix 5 will have live coverage of today's memorial and as anne said it starts at noon....
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of santa cruz.com website to help the families of sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were shot and killed last week by jeremy goulet as he was investigated for a possible sex crime. he was shot and killed by law enforcement a short time later. today there will be a public viewing from 3:00 to 8:00 on ocean street. then for tomorrow's large memorial service. two venues showing the funeral live on big screens. doors open on front street at 10:00 oh tomorrow morning. the del mar will host a viewing. we'll have live coverage start at noon on nbc bay area and a live streaming feed at nbc bay area.com. while they are in san jose covering their backs here in santa cruz will be other agencies to make sure the duties are taken care of. there will be a procession tomorrow. a very long presentation. it will have an impact on traffic. i want to send it to our traffic an a kor. mike, what can we expect? >> i have heard estimates of 20,000 people. more than 200 law enforcement vehicles, we know that alone will be joining the motorcade making the 33-mile trek to honor the fall
of santa cruz.com website to help the families of sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler. both were shot and killed last week by jeremy goulet as he was investigated for a possible sex crime. he was shot and killed by law enforcement a short time later. today there will be a public viewing from 3:00 to 8:00 on ocean street. then for tomorrow's large memorial service. two venues showing the funeral live on big screens. doors open on front street at 10:00 oh tomorrow morning....
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today, a public viewing of bakerer and butler's caskets. this will be at santa cruz memorial on ocean street. then the caskets will be taken to the hp pavilion in san jose for tomorrow's memorial service. two venues in santa cruz will be showing the service live tomorrow. doors open at kaiser permanente arena. the del mar will host a viewing and we'll have live coverage of the funeral tomorrow at noon on nbc bay area as well as a streaming live fieed on nbcbayarea.com. santa cruz police and fire departments are expected to attend. as far as who will be covering their duties they will have other agencies covering for them during the service tomorrow. mike, what are you hearing? >> this will undoubtedly affect traffic. up to maybe 20,000 people are expected. that's a loosest mat. one of the numbers i did hear. a lot of people on this route. let's start with the funeral presentation. we'll have rolling closures. there will be rolling street closures along the board walk area starting at 8:45. traveling up highway 17 is. the procession going ab
today, a public viewing of bakerer and butler's caskets. this will be at santa cruz memorial on ocean street. then the caskets will be taken to the hp pavilion in san jose for tomorrow's memorial service. two venues in santa cruz will be showing the service live tomorrow. doors open at kaiser permanente arena. the del mar will host a viewing and we'll have live coverage of the funeral tomorrow at noon on nbc bay area as well as a streaming live fieed on nbcbayarea.com. santa cruz police and...
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sergeant butch baker and sergeant elizabeth butler. >> i brought some flowers to come and pay my respects to these brilliant officers that went way beyond the line of duty. >> reporter: supporters and strangers lined up for their turn to pay homage to a man and a woman who died wearing their blues protecting the city. >> it's something i don't think we can comprehend. it's a tragedy that should have never happened. >> reporter: sergeant baker and officer butler were questioning jeremy goulet last week about a recent sexual assault allegat n allegation. goulet shot the officers before he died in a gun battle with other officers. >> right now it's a real mixed bag of emotions. on the one hand we have this beehive of activity going on around the department. >> reporter: santa cruz deputy chief steve clark was at the hp pavilion in san jose. officers are going over a walkthrough for thursday's memorial where 15,000 people are expected. >> you just never know where those emotions will come from, when all of a sudden it just hits you and you need a moment. but it's been nice having this to focu
sergeant butch baker and sergeant elizabeth butler. >> i brought some flowers to come and pay my respects to these brilliant officers that went way beyond the line of duty. >> reporter: supporters and strangers lined up for their turn to pay homage to a man and a woman who died wearing their blues protecting the city. >> it's something i don't think we can comprehend. it's a tragedy that should have never happened. >> reporter: sergeant baker and officer butler were...
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the text of elizabeth butler and sgt loran butch baker. >> there will be thousand attendance. we are showing you the live procession as it makes it way from santa cruz to san ave. >> there are hundreds, if not thousands of law enforcement coming together respects at the astor day you could see the viewing of the casket draped with a flat as family and friends in the community gathered at the santa cruz memorial cemetery chapel to play their respects to the officers. the fuel get fuel gets underway at noon. >> myself as live in san jose and is a look at what is going on. >>--mike pelton >> police are finishing the final details at h-p pavilion. the santa cruz departmfire department showed up. the two ladders or nearly touching at an intersection and in the process of hanging a large american flag. this is where the procession will finish that will drive underneath the latter's sometime between 10 11:00. the memorial service began at noon. each of last several hours of about 3:00. for those in santa cruz you cannot make it to san jose. the kaiser permanente a arena will open its
the text of elizabeth butler and sgt loran butch baker. >> there will be thousand attendance. we are showing you the live procession as it makes it way from santa cruz to san ave. >> there are hundreds, if not thousands of law enforcement coming together respects at the astor day you could see the viewing of the casket draped with a flat as family and friends in the community gathered at the santa cruz memorial cemetery chapel to play their respects to the officers. the fuel get...
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a public viewing for sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler is set for tomorrow from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the santa cruz memorial. the viewing comes one day before a public memorial service at hp pavilion in san jose. thursday's procession is set to start at 8:45 in the morning in santa cruz. participants will all be staging at the third street parking lot on the board walk. the procession will head north over highway 17 to hp pavilion in downtown san jose. authorities say that procession will cause rolling road closures along the route. >>> ktvu will air thursday's memorial live. our coverage begins with mornings on 2. then at 11:00, our coverage continues as the funeral procession makes its way to san jose. >>> on wall street the dow jones went where it has never been before surpassing it's previous record in closing at an all time high. the dow gained 125 points to 14,253. that is 90 points above the previous record set before the recession in october of 2007. nasdaq gained 42 it's at a 12 year high but still 19 points below its report set back in march 2000. still
a public viewing for sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler is set for tomorrow from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the santa cruz memorial. the viewing comes one day before a public memorial service at hp pavilion in san jose. thursday's procession is set to start at 8:45 in the morning in santa cruz. participants will all be staging at the third street parking lot on the board walk. the procession will head north over highway 17 to hp pavilion in downtown san jose. authorities say...
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a public viewing for sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler is set for tomorrow from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the santa cruz memorial. the viewing comes one day before a public memorial service at hp pavilion in san jose. thursday's procession is set to start at 8:45 in the morning in santa cruz. participants will all be staging at the third street parking lot on the board walk. the procession will head north over highway 17 to hp pavilion in downtown san jose. authorities say that procession will cause rolling road closures along the route. >>> ktvu will air thursday's memorial live. our coverage begins with mornings on 2. then at 11:00, our coverage continues as the funeral procession makes its way to san jose. >>> on wall street the dow jones went where it has never been before surpassing it's previous record in closing at an all time high. the dow gained 125 points to 14,253. that is 90 points above the previous record set before the recession in october of 2007. nasdaq gained 42 it's at a 12 year high but still 19 points below its report set back in march 2000. still
a public viewing for sergeant lauren butch baker and officer elizabeth butler is set for tomorrow from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the santa cruz memorial. the viewing comes one day before a public memorial service at hp pavilion in san jose. thursday's procession is set to start at 8:45 in the morning in santa cruz. participants will all be staging at the third street parking lot on the board walk. the procession will head north over highway 17 to hp pavilion in downtown san jose. authorities say...
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. >> liz beth butler, we heard was a remarkable woman for her dedication as a mother of two young sons. from her partner peter wu a promise. >> i whispered to her i would take care of our boys, and make sure
. >> liz beth butler, we heard was a remarkable woman for her dedication as a mother of two young sons. from her partner peter wu a promise. >> i whispered to her i would take care of our boys, and make sure
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. >>> the memorial for detective butler and sergeant baker will be held at noon at hp pavilion in san jose. also a scholarship fund has been established in honor of the officer. they have committed $125,000 to that found. if you would like to make a donation, go to our website at abc7news.com, click on see it on tv. >>> it's official, president obama has signed an order authorizing $85 billion in cuts. it could have wide ranging effects. unemployment benefits could be cut and children may be eliminated from certain programs. they are trying to meet a march 15th deadline when layoff notices may be handed out. >> there is more layoffs because of the sequestration issue. we are going to see an uptick in the number of layoffs we see on march 15th. >>> the effects of the cuts won't be felt until april. this morning, president obama is calling on congress to take action to reverse the cuts. in his weekly address. president says since not everyone will feel the impact of the federal spending cuts right away, there is still time for congress to come up with a plan. the president says both sid
. >>> the memorial for detective butler and sergeant baker will be held at noon at hp pavilion in san jose. also a scholarship fund has been established in honor of the officer. they have committed $125,000 to that found. if you would like to make a donation, go to our website at abc7news.com, click on see it on tv. >>> it's official, president obama has signed an order authorizing $85 billion in cuts. it could have wide ranging effects. unemployment benefits could be cut and...
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detective elizabeth butler, a mother of two, and sergeant loran "butch" baker, a father of three. this morning we have live coverage of today's memorial and motorcade. mike inouye looks at the traffic impact. marla tellez with the
detective elizabeth butler, a mother of two, and sergeant loran "butch" baker, a father of three. this morning we have live coverage of today's memorial and motorcade. mike inouye looks at the traffic impact. marla tellez with the
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lawrence butch baker and detective elizabeth butler were killed tuesday afternoon. their memorial service, which is next thursday, has been moved to san jose to accommodate the thousands of mourners who are expected to
lawrence butch baker and detective elizabeth butler were killed tuesday afternoon. their memorial service, which is next thursday, has been moved to san jose to accommodate the thousands of mourners who are expected to
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. >> being pope you get a butler and a car named after you, it's like being batman. >> the white house canceling its popular tours because of the forced budget cuts. >> when he heard joe biden said now i'll never see it. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." while you're waking up in the west, the east coast is facing another late winter blast. the storm is pushing into the northeast after slamming the mid-atlantic with high winds and up to two feet of snow. >> new england is bracing for a one-two punch, sarah kanje of wbz is in bridgewater, massachusetts. >> reporter: it's been snowing for a few hours really picking up in the last few years. this storm will last 36 hours with up to ten inches of snow expected to drop in some areas of massachusetts but the challenge will be on the coast, folks who are living there have been bracing for the storm especially in communities that are still recovering from the blizzard in february. blood warnings are in effect and at least two towns have already urged residents to evacuate ahead of high tide. now there's already been a lot of damage to waterfr
. >> being pope you get a butler and a car named after you, it's like being batman. >> the white house canceling its popular tours because of the forced budget cuts. >> when he heard joe biden said now i'll never see it. >>> welcome to "cbs this morning." while you're waking up in the west, the east coast is facing another late winter blast. the storm is pushing into the northeast after slamming the mid-atlantic with high winds and up to two feet of snow....
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. >> the memorial for the detect he have butler and detective baker will be held thursday at noon at hp pavilion in san jose. also a scholarship fund has been established in honor the officers. officers have already committed $125,000 to the fund. if you want to make a donation, go to our website and click on "see it on tv" at the top of our home page. >> dealing news out of washington. across the board federal budget cuts known as the sequester are here. last night the president signed billions of dollars of cuts and dollars of cuts and people are bracing for the impact. we have the details. >> before president obama signed the order to start $85 billion in automatic spending cuts, people across the country prepared for the worst. at mount rushmore national memorial, that means no hiring for the busy summer season and no more traveling for park staffers either. at fort bragg, spending cuttings are already in place and thousands of workers in central texas will feel the most pain from the budget cuts. >> our employees have been, you know, really confused and shattered by what could h
. >> the memorial for the detect he have butler and detective baker will be held thursday at noon at hp pavilion in san jose. also a scholarship fund has been established in honor the officers. officers have already committed $125,000 to the fund. if you want to make a donation, go to our website and click on "see it on tv" at the top of our home page. >> dealing news out of washington. across the board federal budget cuts known as the sequester are here. last night the...
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elizabeth butler are were gunned down on tuesday were ambas. santa cruz county sheriff film wowak says the two of his heirs have been talking to the suspect jeremy goulet on the outside of a closed door to his house before the shooting happened. >> this ability is still down to attend the mile in oakland, half a mile and san francisco. redwood city has improved, 4 mi. there 3 mi. in mountain view. we are expecting a beautiful day temperatures already in the '50s in santa rosa and novato. make that widespread that is it is out is afternoon 784 expected for on london valley, lebanese and your east bay inland valleys as well. that bill pleasanton's 71, concord and livermore upper 60s for richmond. downtown san francisco looking for a high of about 58 degrees today. 64 for ocean beach and into the north bay we are getting a little warmer than that and napa up. 7 day around the bay has a chance to talk about. a gradual cooling trend and we could see some light rain and the north bay this evening. we'll continue to feel the cool down as we head into
elizabeth butler are were gunned down on tuesday were ambas. santa cruz county sheriff film wowak says the two of his heirs have been talking to the suspect jeremy goulet on the outside of a closed door to his house before the shooting happened. >> this ability is still down to attend the mile in oakland, half a mile and san francisco. redwood city has improved, 4 mi. there 3 mi. in mountain view. we are expecting a beautiful day temperatures already in the '50s in santa rosa and novato....
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on the force, butch baker and elizabeth butler were both accomplished veterans with a combined 38 years on the duty. but at home, they were parents whose deaths are leaving an unimaginable loss for their families and also for the entire community. and now the bay area coming together to remember two lives cut tragically short. this morning, we have live coverage of today's motorcade and public memorial to honor and celebrate those fallen officers. mike inouye is looking at the impact out on the roads of today's memorial. but we start off with nbc bay area's bob redell. he is live at hp pavilion right now where the ceremony will start in about an hour from right now. bob, you've been watching as hundreds of officers left today from santa cruz in a motorcade, no doubt nothing short of an emotional morning. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. just moments ago, within about the past 15 minutes, the hp pavilion opened up their front doors so mourners could start filing in for this memorial. they'll start at noon, as you mentioned, for sergeant loran baker and his partner, officer elizabet
on the force, butch baker and elizabeth butler were both accomplished veterans with a combined 38 years on the duty. but at home, they were parents whose deaths are leaving an unimaginable loss for their families and also for the entire community. and now the bay area coming together to remember two lives cut tragically short. this morning, we have live coverage of today's motorcade and public memorial to honor and celebrate those fallen officers. mike inouye is looking at the impact out on the...
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and detective elizabeth butler were gunned down while on duty last week. a memorial is scheduled for tomorrow. and new at six-- kron 4's scott rates is live in santa cruz tonight. where the community is paying tribute to the two fallen officers. scott? >> reporter: let me show you the outpouring. what it looks like inside is france, family and even people that did not know baker in bolar have quietly pay their respects today. the comments people are very upset. wiping away tears. very sad moments. i spoke to one gentleman. he knew sergeant baker, personally. >> his son and daughter went to school with my kids and his daughter used to babysit my kids. it is very difficult >> i was so moved with the police officers that were in the building themselves standing guard over the caskets. it was really overwhelming. >> reporter: the viewing tonight will last until 8:00 p.m. live in santa cruz, kron 4. >> the funeral procession will significantly impact traffic. it will begin at 8:45 tomorrow morning here at the boardwalk parking lot in santa cruz at third and bea
and detective elizabeth butler were gunned down while on duty last week. a memorial is scheduled for tomorrow. and new at six-- kron 4's scott rates is live in santa cruz tonight. where the community is paying tribute to the two fallen officers. scott? >> reporter: let me show you the outpouring. what it looks like inside is france, family and even people that did not know baker in bolar have quietly pay their respects today. the comments people are very upset. wiping away tears. very sad...
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. >> the funeral for detective elizabeth butler and sergeant loren butch baker has been moved to the hp pavilion in san jose to accommodate the thousands of people that are expected to show up to show their respects. the ceremony will start at noon on thursday. >>> the santa cruz county investigators are looking for this woman, she may know why jeremy goulet shot and killed butler and baker earlier this way. she knew goulet but is not connected with the murder in any way. >>> and coming up in 30 minutes, we've got more local news for you. at 7:00 rescue efforts continue this morning for a man swallowed up by a sinkhole in florida. we'll talk with his brother about wh happened moments after that federal floor caved in. >>> plus, play ball, bay area's most famous little leaguers will be back on the field sporting new bling for spring. ♪ yer always after me lucky charms! whoa. i forgot how good these taste! [ lucky ] ♪ they're magically delicious ♪ the one and only, cheerios >>> we're back on this saturday morning. it is march 2nd, 2013. boy, that came along quickly. nice day. coo
. >> the funeral for detective elizabeth butler and sergeant loren butch baker has been moved to the hp pavilion in san jose to accommodate the thousands of people that are expected to show up to show their respects. the ceremony will start at noon on thursday. >>> the santa cruz county investigators are looking for this woman, she may know why jeremy goulet shot and killed butler and baker earlier this way. she knew goulet but is not connected with the murder in any way....
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sergeant lauren butchbake wer his family and the other photo shows 38-year-old detective elizabeth butler in hostage negotiation training. >>> the memorial for the two officers will be held at san jose's hp pavilion next thursday march 7 at noon. the service was moved to handle what is expected to be a large crowd. >>> today more than a dozen people who can't afford health insurance are getting some much- needed care for free. doctors and nurses at kaiser permanente in san francisco are volunteering their services to perform free surgeries. about 30 patients have been selected to receive those treatments. the organization operation access is spearheaded today's effort. this is the 20th year the group has provided free surgical care. >> you talked about it at the top of the newscast. a beautiful sunrise. let's turn it over to rose mary and see what we're looking forward to today. >> a good looking day. not as warm as we have been. those days are over. yesterday was the warmest day. into the 70s yesterday. today, widespread 60s. again, we will see the filtered sunshine. high clouds overhead
sergeant lauren butchbake wer his family and the other photo shows 38-year-old detective elizabeth butler in hostage negotiation training. >>> the memorial for the two officers will be held at san jose's hp pavilion next thursday march 7 at noon. the service was moved to handle what is expected to be a large crowd. >>> today more than a dozen people who can't afford health insurance are getting some much- needed care for free. doctors and nurses at kaiser permanente in san...